Chemical/Environmental Engineer/Scientist - Entry Level - Permitting and Compliance Focus (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Ann Arbor, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The person in this position will undertake diverse, fast-paced, and challenging work providing environmental support to fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power clients. This role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, as well as the drive to combine a technical background with a regulatory framework. In this position, you will develop solutions that allow clients to maintain optimal flexibility and profitability while complying with regulatory requirements related to air, water, and waste. The technical expertise you gathered from your degree will be utilized to understand our clients' processes in relation to the applicable environmental permits, rules, and regulations. Assignments will include reading and interpreting regulations, calculating emissions, writing regulatory and technical analysis memos, preparing routine compliance submittals, developing compliance tools to assist clients, and compiling permit applications. On-site client support opportunities may require out-of-town travel. To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support to clients in fuels, mining, manufacturing, and power sectors.
• Develop solutions for clients to maintain flexibility and profitability while complying with environmental regulations.
• Read and interpret environmental regulations and permits.
• Calculate emissions and prepare regulatory compliance documents.
• Write regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare routine compliance submittals and compile permit applications.
• Develop compliance tools to assist clients in meeting regulatory requirements.
• Support clients on-site, which may involve out-of-town travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering or a related scientific degree.
• Internship or post-college professional experience in industry, an environmental agency, or environmental consulting.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Willingness to travel and adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of proficiency working in data systems and analyzing large sets of data.
• Experience working with regulations and environmental permitting.
• Project or task management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships across multi-dimensional teams.
• Aptitude for developing client relationships and business opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement options available, allowing for a mix of office and home work.
• Safety training provided for on-site work.